Tomato Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette, Capers, and Basil

Name: Tomato Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette, Capers, and Basil
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons minced shallots; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus more; ½ teaspoon sugar; ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 5 large beefsteak or heirloom tomatoes; 2 tablespoons rinsed salt-packed capers; to taste black pepper; 10 leaves fresh basil; torn basil

A fresh and vibrant salad featuring ripe tomatoes dressed with a tangy shallot vinaigrette, briny capers, and aromatic fresh basil. Perfect as a summer side dish.

6 servings

10 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•3 tablespoons minced shallots
•3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
•½ teaspoon kosher salt plus more
•½ teaspoon sugar
•½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
•5 large beefsteak or heirloom tomatoes
•2 tablespoons rinsed salt-packed capers
•to taste black pepper
•10 leaves fresh basil
•torn basil

Cooking Instructions

1.
Combine shallots, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and sugar in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil to blend. Set vinaigrette aside.
5 min
2.
Arrange tomatoes on a large platter. Sprinkle capers over; season with salt and pepper. Scatter basil on top. Whisk vinaigrette again; drizzle over salad.
5 min